Complementary therapies—such as those
by naturopaths, chiropractors and acupuncturists—have become increasingly popular in Australia over the last few
. Interest initially coincided with
for alternative lifestyles, while immigration and increased contact and trade with China have also had an
. The status of complementary therapies is being re-visited in a number of areas: legal regulation; the stances of doctors' associations; their inclusion in medical education; and scientific research into their
.